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The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development.

International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children – ICMEC has released a new report – Online Grooming of Children for Sexual Purposes: Model Legislation & Global Review (2017-1st Edition). A section of the report presents the country-specific findings concerning the national legislation of each of the 196 countries reviewed (Kenya included). https://www.icmec.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Online-Grooming-of-Children_FINAL_9-18-17.pdf Regards — Maryana Munyendo Simba-Safe Kenya/Missing […]

The Computer and Cybercrimes Bill 2017

Listers, I've been looking for a copy of the proposed amendments mentioned to the cybercrime bills mentioned here: http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/economy/20-year-prison-term-for-hackers-of-State-secrets/3946234-4100634-105n1jm/index.html The ministry website is doesn't seem to have a copy. Also if anyone knows how and when the public is supposed to give comment that information would be highly appreciated — Regards, Sidney Twitter: @princelySid | Website: sidneyochieng.co.ke

Call for Submissions: New Study of Content Regulation in the Digital Age

From Prof David Kaye “Private companies facilitate an unprecedented global sharing of information and ideas. Social and search platforms in particular have become primary sources of news and information (and disinformation) for hundreds of millions of people. With that role they have also become gatekeepers of expression that may excite passions and knowledge – or […]

What does London’s Uber ban mean?

There's a concerted push against #BigTech the world over. I think we need to step back. A few things need to happen:- 1. Big Tech needs to step back and interrogate this backlash against them and strive to be more responsible Global Citizens. As Uber's new CEO put it – There's a high cost to […]